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WL12 EPO

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,248 mi
Last recorded53,248 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL12 EPO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 2 Jun 2026 53,248 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 52,326 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 May 2024 51,327 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 50,266 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 48,884 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 47,752 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 46,953 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 45,804 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 43,579 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 41,596 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Apr 2016 39,244 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 31,530 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the BMW 118?

Based on 1,923,256 MOT tests across 197,877 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
6,893
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
197,877
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,763
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,229
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,699
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,439
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 6,974
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WL12 EPO is a 2012 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2012 BMW 118 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 70,227 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 118 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,763 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WL12 EPO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 118 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 118 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WL12 EPO registered?

WL12 EPO is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 19 May 2012.

Is WL12 EPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL12 EPO shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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